Prisoner Exchange

I summarize here an article by Rabbi Alfred Cohen on the topic “Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society here

Reflections on Blogging

Is there any introspection that Bloggers and Commentators could benefit from during the current Season?

See here.

Animal Personhood

This post contrasts the Torah view towards animal experimentation with that of the philosophy of radical animal rights activists, as well as with the philosophy of secular society in general.

Focus on Eretz Yisrael

A little on some things, usual and innovative, that people have been doing in terms of helping--t'zedokah v'chessed-- and what can still be done.

http://mishmar.blogspot.com/2006/08/focus-on-eretz-yisrael.html

Shedding the Light of Torah on Current Events

I am allowing this topic to incubate a little while longer, and will repost.

http://mishmar.blogspot.com/2006/07/shedding-light-of-torah-on-current.html